Five Wounds Plan Would Stack 8,000 Homes Around a Future BART Stop

The City published the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan in mid-August. Comments on the draft plan itself are due Friday, October 2. The umbrella document folds four older village plans into one 427-acre map: Five Wounds, Little Portugal, Roosevelt Park, and 24th and William. The box runs from King Road to Coyote Creek and from Lower Silver Creek down to East San Fernando, East William, and East San Antonio. The reason for the rewrite is the planned 28th Street / Little Portugal BART station.

Housing capacity inside that box would rise from about 2,022 units to 8,022. Job capacity would fall from about 4,855 to 2,500. Commercial floor area is pegged at 750,000 square feet. Buildings could reach 270 feet near the station, with a public plaza and mobility hub on the BART site. Density is meant to sit on East Julian and McKee and inside the four old village cores, not on every bungalow lot.

That swap, more homes and fewer office jobs, matches what the city has been doing near Diridon and Downtown San Jose. East Santa Clara already has Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, small grocers, and a lot of one- and two-story commercial. The plan text talks about keeping existing neighborhoods, small businesses, and housing while new construction lands at the station. Whether 270-foot towers next to that church feel like preservation will be the argument at Planning Commission and Council later this year.

VTA is a partner. Berryessa / North San José BART already exists a few miles north. This station would put Little Portugal on the same line. If the EIR holds and Council adopts the plan in late 2026, the zoning change is the thing that lets those 6,000 extra units get entitled. The buildings themselves will take years after that.

Send comments to 5W@sanjoseca.gov by October 2. The draft plan and EIR live on the city’s Five Wounds Urban Village page.

City page: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/fivewoundsuvp

YIMBY summary: https://sfyimby.com/2026/09/draft-eir-published-for-five-wounds-urban-village-plan-san-jose.html

Facchino Neighborhood Breaks Ground for Vibrant Housing Near Berryessa BART

Facchino Neighborhood broke ground on Oct 20th in Berryessa, which will transform a 13-acre industrial site at 1655 Berryessa Road into over 700 residential units. Property owner Bob Facchino personally operated an excavator to begin demolishing the building that once housed his family's trucking business for more than 50 years, calling the moment bittersweet yet necessary for progress. This redevelopment, near the Berryessa BART station that opened in 2020, aligns with plans for an urban village that integrates housing with transit accessibility.

KB Home leads construction on 48 for-sale single-family homes and townhomes, while Swenson develops a 260-unit affordable apartment complex, both set to advance quickly with Swenson aiming for completion in about two years. Additional phases include 338 apartments and 62 more for-sale units, addressing the city's need for diverse living options. A neighborhood park and replacement wetland, mandated after the site's drainage area earned protected status, will add green spaces that enhance community appeal.

This project exemplifies San Jose's shift toward sustainable growth, turning underused land into homes that support families and reduce commutes via nearby public transit. Local leaders gathered at the ceremony to highlight how such initiatives ease housing pressures and foster connected neighborhoods. As construction ramps up, Facchino Neighborhood promises to draw new residents eager for transit-oriented living in the South Bay.

Source: SVBJ

El Paseo de Saratoga Rises: Transforming San Jose's Landscape

Construction has started at at El Paseo de Saratoga, a major redevelopment turning a dated shopping center into a vibrant mixed-use community. Located along Saratoga Avenue and Lawrence Expressway near Westgate Center, this 10-acre site once held surface parking, big box stores, and an office building. Now, crews have begun demolition to make way for modern apartments, senior living facilities, and retail spaces that promise to enhance daily life for residents.

The project includes 772 apartments spread across two high-rise buildings, with the tallest reaching 12 stories and housing 398 units alongside 14,140 square feet of retail. A second 10-story structure adds 374 apartments and 17,450 square feet of ground-level shops. Complementing these is a seven-story senior care facility with 263 beds, designed to support comfortable living for older adults. A single-story Whole Foods grocery store anchors the commercial side, ensuring convenient access to fresh goods right in the neighborhood.

Thoughtful design elements elevate the development, such as floor-to-ceiling windows in the apartment towers accented by white metal panels, and balconies with brick veneer on the senior building. Public courtyards, landscaped pathways, and a park along Quito Road create inviting outdoor spaces for gatherings and relaxation. These features blend urban convenience with green areas, fostering a sense of community in southwest San Jose.

With amended plans approved by the city in December 2024, the transformation is well underway, though groundbreaking details remain forthcoming. Full construction will span nearly four years, ultimately replacing underused land with a dynamic urban village. Projects like this highlight San Jose's forward momentum, drawing more people to experience the city's blend of innovation and livability.

Sand Hill Property Company leads the effort in partnership with Holland Partners and Sunrise Senior Living, with architecture from Solomon Cordwell Buenz for the apartments and Lantz Boggio Architects for the senior facility.

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New Condos Rising on West San Carlos: A Fresh Boost for San Jose Living

San Jose continues to evolve with innovative projects that enhance its urban fabric, and the latest proposal at 1470 West San Carlos Street stands out as a promising addition. This seven-story development aims to bring 180 condominiums to the corner of West San Carlos and Willard Avenue, replacing a vacant lot and an underutilized commercial building on a 0.85-acre site. Owned by affiliates linked to local business leaders Thahn Nguyen, Dylan Nguyen, and Margaret Pham, the project includes 1,700 square feet of ground-floor retail or office space, creating a mixed-use hub that supports both residents and nearby businesses.

The residential mix caters to diverse needs with 141 two-bedroom units, 21 one-bedroom units, and 18 three-bedroom units, all designed in a donut-shaped building that centers outdoor open space for residents. This layout shields the communal area from street noise and traffic while keeping it accessible, fostering a sense of community in a bustling corridor. Developers from WSC Development emphasize how this setup aligns with the West San Carlos Urban Village Plan, turning an overlooked parcel into vital housing that encourages walking or biking to Downtown San Jose for work and daily activities.

What makes this project particularly noteworthy is its focus on for-sale condos, a rarity in the West San Carlos area where rental developments often dominate. Real estate experts like Bob Staedler from Silicon Valley Synergy highlight the corridor's potential for substantial housing growth in the coming years. By pursuing a streamlined approval process under California's SB 330 law, the team aims to deliver a standout building that draws new residents and invigorates local commerce, contributing to San Jose's vibrant future.

Source: SiliconValley.com